Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,959 at Old Town Park and $2,929 at New City — New City is the cheaper entry point. Old Town Park lists 62 homes (38 available now); New City lists 19 (16 available now). Old Town Park bills water, sewer, trash and gas by allocation (RUBS), with a $500 administrative fee and a $75 application fee. New City charges a $59 application fee and a $200 administrative fee.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Old Town Park and New City are both professionally managed buildings in Old Town — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Old Town Park and New City?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Old Town Park | 20 | 16 | $2,393 | $2,393–$2,744 | $2,519 | 505–625 |
| New City | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Old Town Park | 23 | 10 | $2,959 | $2,959–$3,908 | $3,464 | 669–924 |
| New City | 9 | 7 | $2,929 | $2,929–$3,914 | $3,460 | 700–935 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Old Town Park | 16 | 10 | $3,742 | $3,742–$5,005 | $4,418 | 915–1,355 |
| New City | 5 | 4 | $4,850 | $4,850–$4,995 | $4,923 | 1,130–1,315 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| Old Town Park | 2 | 1 | $5,744 | $5,744–$6,054 | $5,899 | 1,289 |
| New City | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Old Town Park | New City | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1140 N Wells St, Chicago | 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Old Town | Old Town |
| Homes listed | 62 | 19 |
| Available now | 38 | 16 |
| Current special | Limited-time special | — |
| Fees & utilities | Water, sewer, trash and gas are billed by allocation (RUBS — monthly collective consumption, no flat fee); electricity is sub-metered on the resident’s own ComEd service. Parking: single space $375/mo ($450 month-to-month) · tandem $525/mo · assigned EV space $425/mo (Towers 1+2) · Tower 3 $375/mo plus per-charge. Pet fees: cats $300–$450 per pet, one-time. Managed Wi-Fi (AT&T, Tower 3) $70/mo. Liability waiver $12/mo. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit (penthouse suites $1,200). (Per the building’s official fee guide, issued October 2026.) | Application fee $59 per applicant. Administrative fee $200 per unit. Storage $30/mo. Parking: unassigned garage parking $250/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Single space $375/mo · tandem $525/mo · EV $425/mo (per the building’s official fee guide) | Unassigned garage parking $250/mo (per the building’s official Apartments.com profile) |
| Pets | Dogs & cats OK, one-time pet fees apply (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Clark/Division (Red) · 4 min · 🚌 70, 22 | 🚇 North/Clybourn (Red) · 5 min · 🚌 8, 72 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 91 / 86 | 96 / 82 / 89 |
| Year built | 2019 | 2015 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer | In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
See each building in full: Old Town Park on IQ Realtors · New City on IQ Realtors
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Old Town Park or New City?
One-bedrooms start at $2,959 at Old Town Park (23 homes, averaging $3,464) and $2,929 at New City (9 homes, averaging $3,460), so New City has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Old Town Park or New City?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,742 at Old Town Park and $4,850 at New City; Old Town Park starts lower. Averages: $4,418 at Old Town Park, $4,923 at New City.
How many homes are available now at Old Town Park and New City?
Old Town Park has 38 of its 62 listed homes available now; New City has 16 of 19. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Old Town Park and New City running?
Old Town Park: Limited-time special. New City: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Old Town Park and New City?
Old Town Park: Water, sewer, trash and gas are billed by allocation (RUBS — monthly collective consumption, no flat fee); electricity is sub-metered on the resident’s own ComEd service. Parking: single space $375/mo ($450 month-to-month) · tandem $525/mo · assigned EV space $425/mo (Towers 1+2) · Tower 3 $375/mo plus per-charge. Pet fees: cats $300–$450 per pet, one-time. Managed Wi-Fi (AT&T, Tower 3) $70/mo. Liability waiver $12/mo. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit (penthouse suites $1,200). (Per the building’s official fee guide, issued October 2026.) New City: Application fee $59 per applicant. Administrative fee $200 per unit. Storage $30/mo. Parking: unassigned garage parking $250/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.)
Where are Old Town Park and New City located?
Both buildings are in Old Town, Chicago: Old Town Park at 1140 N Wells St and New City at 1457 N Halsted St.
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